3.13.2008

Today I went to a lecture regarding the current exhibit Female Forms & Facets at Central Connecticut State University. It was a rare opportunity to hear three famous artists speak about their personal work. Carolee Schneemann, Penny Arcade, and Judy Fox all spoke and was followed by Peggy doing one of her racy, challenging, thought provoking performances. If anyone knows anything about these artists you already know this shows theme…it’s All about women. This particular exhibit is focused on how Feminist Artists portray themselves and invokes questions of what women artists are saying about themselves, what issues they are choosing to address in their artwork, and challenges the stereotypical ways in which women are seen. I am not a great fan of Feminist Art but I am able to appreciate the “celebration” of femininity which is the essence of this exhibit. The show includes several artists using a variety of mediums and Judy Chicago is well represented. Again, not a great fan of some of Judy’s work but I was pleasantly surprised to learn she was a great friend and fan of the author Anais Nin, whom I also have great respect for.

The artist is the only one who knows that the world is a subjective creation, that there is a choice to be made, a selection of elements.

About Me

In my search for a consistent philosophy of life I have been continuously inspired and guided by nature. I have always believed that nature provides the way to enlightenment, to freedom from that which encumbers us, to a deeper understanding of the human condition, and to a fuller capacity for creativity. As a child growing up I “went to the woods” to find solace and discovered both beauty and wonder. It has provided me with peace in the midst of turmoil, companionship in seasons of solitude, and understanding when faced with some riddle or paradox. Nature is unforgiving yet it strives against self-inflicted devastation's. I ponder over who we have become and our relationship within the natural world and it's mysteries. Our identities as humans is a forced or formed displacement from the natural world. I am exploring these thoughts through photography as well as working through mediums which often include organic materials integrated within mixed media pieces.
I am trying in my work to have the viewer be the experiencer. I do not want to be there...it is not even a walk we take together.

Copyright

"All images, text, words, etc., were created by me (or proper authorship of photos , text was stated) – Maureen Noonan – and I am the sole owner of the copyright ... that means you cannot copy an image to your hard drive, or use this content for anything, without my express permission. Ask – I usually say 'yes'!"